What Makes a Good Strategy?
Understand the key ingredients of a strong strategy and how finance fits in.
Strategic Finance and Planning
Move from reporting numbers to shaping strategy.
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Influencing the strategic planning process
How do you shape strategy – not just report on it? Many finance professionals still find themselves stuck in the numbers while the real strategic conversations happen elsewhere.
This course shows you how to move from supporting strategy to shaping it. You’ll learn what great strategy looks like, how to spot weak plans before they fail and how to use proven tools to assess your organisation’s direction.
If you want to earn your seat at the table and influence business outcomes beyond the numbers, this course gives you the insight, language and confidence to do it.
Core Elements
The 7 Deadly Sins of Bad Strategy
Spot the most common strategy mistakes before they derail your plan.
Real-World Strategy Examples
Learn from other business' successes and failures with practical case studies from leading companies.
Strategic Toolkit: 6 Key Models
Get hands-on with six essential tools every strategic finance professional should know.
Applying the Tools to Your Organisation
Use the models to assess your own organisation and uncover areas for strategic growth.
Earning Your Seat at the Table
Learn how to engage in strategic conversations and influence decisions at the highest level.
Finance’s Role in Strategic Planning
Clarify how finance can shape strategy – not just support it.
Influencing the Executive Team
Build confidence and capability to challenge, advise and lead at the top table.
Review & Action Planning
Create a personal plan to apply what you’ve learned and take your impact further.
